Best Halibut Olympia Recipe
Halibut Olympia is ideal for special occasions or impressing guests. The hard white fish halibut dish is named after Olympia, Washington, where it originated.
Ingredients
- 4 halibut fillets 6-8 oz each
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp chopped shallots
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a pan, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add 1/4 cup flour and stir until well combined. Gradually add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup white wine, and continue to stir until the mixture thickens.
- Add 2 tbsp chopped shallots, 1 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and mix well.
- Place the halibut fillets in the prepared baking dish and pour the sauce over the top.
- Bake the halibut in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flaky.
